NOAA Invests $95M in Mid-Life Vessel Renovation
(NOAA) awarded a $95 million contract to JAG Alaska, Inc., a shipyard based in Alaska, for a mid-life renovation of the Oscar Dyson. This project not only enhances NOAA’s operational readiness but also boosts Alaska’s economy by creating skilled jobs.A highlight of the upgrade is Siemens Energy’s SISHIP BlueDrive PlusC low-voltage direct current (LVDC) propulsion system, which improves fuel efficiency and reduces emissions. The system minimizes specific fuel consumption (g/kWh) during operations, aligning with NOAA’s sustainability goals and setting a new standard for
Siemens Gamesa Lines Up 63-Turbine Order for German Offshore Wind Farm
Skyborn Renewables has confirmed the execution of the Turbine Supply Agreement (TSA) and the Offshore Long Term Program Service Agreement (LTPSA) with Siemens Gamesa for the provision of 63 SG 14-23 wind turbines and their long term service for the Gennaker offshore wind farm in Germany.Both agreements are based on the Master Supply Agreement signed by Skyborn and Siemens Gamesa in June 2024. The agreements are conditional and subject to conditions precedent, including a notice to proceed from Skyborn.With a capacity of up to 976.5 MW, Gennaker is to become the largest offshore wind farm in the German
TenneT Installs Giant HVDC Offshore Wind Converter Platform in North Sea
two platforms will bring TenneT Germany very close to reaching the 10 GW mark – a significant step towards securing Europe’s renewable energy supply.Ørsted's Borkum Riffgrund 3 offshore wind farm will be connected to the DolWin epsilon offshore converter platform. A total of 83 Siemens Gamesa wind turbines, each with a rated capacity of 11 MW, will be installed at Borkum Riffgrund 3, which will have 913 MW capacity.“TenneT has been developing offshore infrastructure for nearly 20 years. In 2010 we commissioned our first 400 MW converter platform BorWin alpha. Since then
Upscaling Power Subsea: Cables and Connectors
the seal remains intact during operation and exposure to the challenging turbine environment,” says Richardson.We are developing a 66kV subsea wet-mate connector system, aiming to be the first in the market with this rating - Jonathan Hardisty, Head of Product Development for Subsea Products, Siemens Energy.Image courtesy SiemensJonathan Hardisty, Head of Product Development for Subsea Products, Siemens Energy, sees upscaling in the subsea connector business as the need for higher power transmission grows. “We are developing a 66kV subsea wet-mate connector system, aiming to be the first
RWE Drops Bubble Curtain to Silence Construction Noise at Sofia Offshore Wind Farm
marine life, taking cognisance of working with a Special Area of Conservation,” said Matthew Swanwick, RWE Sofia Project Director.The Sofia offshore wind farm, currently under construction on Dogger Bank, 195 kilometres from the nearest point on the U.K.’s north east coast, will comprise 100 Siemens Gamesa 14 MW offshore wind turbines.Upon its commissioning in 2026, the Sofia project will have a capacity of 1.4 GW, enough to power the equivalent of 1.2 million typical UK homes
Siemens Hires Pfisterer for DolWin4 and BorWin4 Grid Connection Cable Package
Germany-based electrical connection technology supplier Pfisterer has secured a contract from Siemens Energy to provide turnkey cable systems for the BorWin4 and DolWin4 offshore grid connections.The two platforms will enable the transmission of offshore wind energy to the German mainland, making a significant contribution to a renewable energy supply.Pfisterer is in charge of implementing the entire 66 kV AC cable infrastructure between the gas insulated switchgear (GIS), transformer and submarine cable connection on the DolWin4 and BorWin4 platforms.This involves planning, comprehensive engineering
Acteon Marks First-Year Milestone at German Offshore Wind Farm O&M Job
Acteon, through its geo-services brand UTEC, has completed the first year of a three-year balance of plant inspection contract with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) for the 228 MW Butendiek offshore wind farm in Germany.During the first year, Acteon conducted annual subsea foundation inspections using remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROV), array cable and foundation seabed surveys, and corrosion protection surveys for the wind farm, located approximately 32 km west of the island of Sylt in the German sector of the North Sea.The work was performed by UTEC, a brand within Acteon’s
Nexans to Link East Anglia TWO Offshore Wind Farm to UK's Power Grid
Business Group.The developer of the project ScottishPower Renewables, part of Iberdrola, hired Seaway7 for the transport and installation of the inter-array cable for the offshore wind farm. Cadeler is in charge of the transport and installation of foundations and turbines, which will be supplied by Siemens Gamesa.Seaway7 Secures Inter-Array Cabling Work for East Anglia TWO Offshore Wind FarmCadeler Gets Turbine and Foundation Installation Job for UK Offshore Wind FarmSiemens Gamesa Wins $1.3 Billion Wind Turbine Orde
Subsea Digitalization: Remote Control
on live assets.Mechanical solution for stab-plate based control canister with six electrical stab-plate connectors in the bottom and two electrical and one fibre optic ROV connectors in the top. This mechanical solution can be used for all standard assemblies in the Subsea DigiGRID portfolio.Photo: Siemens EnergySiemens Energy is working on new concepts to make subsea digital systems smarter using its Subsea DigiGRID control, safety and digital twin systems. Endre Brekke, Product Lifecycle Manager for Subsea Automation and Control, explains: “We are designing systems to be able to perform well
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